You will be able to evaluate and implement the legal basis for ship calibration in inland navigation. At the same time, you will be able to determine the loading weight of an inland vessel by means of a calibration survey.
The common goal is to successfully implement a compact and at the same time practice-oriented preparation for the GDWS exams in order to lay the foundation for professional advancement to the management level.
After you have successfully passed the final examination, you will receive a certificate of competence for passenger shipping from the Water and Shipping Administration, which is valid for five years. After that, you can take on important safety tasks on board your vehicle.
A training course designed to take responsibility for the crew and operate the vessel safely.
After you have successfully passed the final examination, you will receive a certificate of competence for passenger shipping from the Water and Shipping Administration, which is valid for five years. After that, you can take on important safety tasks on board your vehicle.
After completing the course and passing the exam, you will be authorised to safely and independently operate pleasure craft with an engine power of over 15 hp, with no length restriction, in coastal and open sea areas such as the North Sea, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea and other waters.
The course takes place over a period of 5 days. Three face-to-face teaching units are planned for the Pleasure Craft Skipper Licence Sea (three sessions and a meeting on the information evening). The total duration is approximately 7–8 hours. Details and times can be found below.
After completing the course and passing the exam, you are entitled to safely and independently operate pleasure boats up to 20 metres in length (15 metres on the Rhine) and with an engine power of over 15 hp (5 hp on the Rhine) on inland waterways such as the Rhine, Moselle, Danube and others.
The course takes place over a period of 6 days. Two classroom teaching units are planned for the Sportbootführerschein Binnen (two sessions and a meeting on the information evening). The total duration is approximately 4–5 hours. Details and times can be found below.
After completing the course and passing the exam, you are authorised to:
The course takes place over a period of 12 days. Four face-to-face teaching units are planned for the SBF Inland & Sea (combined course) (four sessions and a discussion on the information evening). The total duration is approximately 10 hours. Details and times can be found below.
After completing the course and passing the exam, you are entitled to:
The combined course combines the requirements for UBI and SRC and prepares you comprehensively for both exams. The course takes place over a period of 10 days and includes 3 sessions with a total duration of approximately 5 teaching hours. Details and times can be found below.
Participants refresh their knowledge and skills in dealing with respiratory protection emergencies in order to renew their BDO certificate and stay up to date.
Career starters or career changers receive the necessary skipper’s service book after completing the compact basic training in hazard prevention on board, allowing them to integrate into the onboard community.
After 90 days of sailing time – within the nine-month further training programme – and having successfully passed the IHK administrative examination, participants receive the entry ‘sailor’ or ‘boatman’ in their service record book from the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration.
Since this course is divided into 9 modules, please click here to book tickets for this course.
A training course designed to help you take responsibility for your crew and safely operate your vessel.
After you have successfully passed the final examination, you will receive a certificate of competence for passenger shipping from the Water and Shipping Administration, which is valid for five years. After that, you can take on important safety tasks on board your vehicle.
After completing the course and passing the exam, you will be authorised to safely and independently operate pleasure craft with an engine power of over 15 hp, with no length restriction, in coastal and open sea areas such as the North Sea, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea and other waters.
The course takes place over a period of 5 days. Three face-to-face teaching units are planned for the Sport Boat Licence Sea (three sessions and a meeting on the information evening). The total duration is approximately 7–8 hours. Details and times can be found below.
After completing the course and passing the exam, you are entitled to safely and independently operate pleasure boats up to 20 metres in length (15 metres on the Rhine) and with an engine power of over 15 hp (5 hp on the Rhine) on inland waterways such as the Rhine, Moselle, Danube and others.
The course takes place over a period of 6 days. Two classroom sessions are planned for the Sportbootführerschein Binnen (two sessions and a meeting on the information evening). The total duration is approximately 4–5 hours. Details and times can be found below.
After completing the course and passing the exam, you are authorised to:
The course takes place over a period of 33 days. Four face-to-face teaching units are planned for the SBF Inland & Sea (combined course) (four sessions and a meeting on the information evening). The total duration is approx. 10 hours. Details and times can be found below.
After completing the course and passing the exam, you are entitled to:
The combined course combines the requirements for UBI and SRC and prepares you comprehensively for both exams. The course takes place over a period of 30 days and includes 3 sessions with a total duration of approximately 5 teaching hours. Details and times can be found below.
Assessing transport risks associated with dangerous goods and use your knowledge to minimise any incidents.
The goal is intensive preparation for the successful implementation of the last practical part of the GDWS exam ‘Reisedurchführung’ to acquire the Union Patent.
After 90 days of sailing time – within the nine-month further training programme – and having successfully passed the IHK administrative examination, participants receive the entry ‘sailor’ or ‘boatman’ in their service record book from the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration.
Since this course is divided into 9 modules, please click here to book tickets for this course.
The common goal is to successfully implement a compact and at the same time practice-oriented preparation for the GDWS exams in order to lay the foundation for professional advancement to the management level.
The aim of the course is to provide intensive preparation for the management-level examination required to obtain the Union Boatmaster’s Certificate (Union Patent). Through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical experience on board, participants acquire the essential skills for safe and efficient vessel command.
As a holder of the special authorization for radar (formerly radar license), you can enhance your role as a vessel operator by conducting qualified and authorized radar-assisted voyages. This contributes to the economic success of your company by helping you meet loading and unloading deadlines, ensuring you remain a reliable partner for the dispatcher.
As a holder of the special authorization for radar (formerly radar license), you can enhance your role as a vessel operator by conducting qualified and authorized radar-assisted voyages. This contributes to the economic success of your company by helping you meet loading and unloading deadlines, ensuring you remain a reliable partner for the dispatcher.
A training course designed to help you take responsibility for your crew and safely operate your vessel.
The first aid course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely perform life-saving emergency measures on board. It is designed for all crew members in inland navigation and forms part of the basic safety training programme.
Assessing potential transport risks associated with dangerous goods and minimise any incidents that may occur.
After completing the course and passing the exam, you will be authorised to safely and independently operate pleasure craft with an engine power of over 15 hp, with no length restriction, in coastal and open sea areas such as the North Sea, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea and other waters.
The course takes place over a period of 5 days. Three face-to-face teaching units are planned for the Sport Boat Licence Sea (three sessions and a meeting on the information evening). The total duration is approximately 7–8 hours. Details and times can be found below.
After completing the course and passing the exam, you are entitled to safely and independently operate pleasure boats up to 20 metres in length (15 metres on the Rhine) and with an engine power of over 15 hp (5 hp on the Rhine) on inland waterways such as the Rhine, Moselle, Danube and others.
The course takes place over a period of 5 days. Two classroom sessions are planned for the Sport Boat Licence (inland) (two meetings and a discussion on the information evening). The total duration is approximately 4–5 hours. Details and times can be found below.
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